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Opperer House

Manono, Aiga-i-le-Tai, Samoa

A sloping reef and drop-off in the Apolima Strait area, described from a shallow start to a deeper wall.

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WaterMarine
AccessRestricted, condition-dependent guided charter. Current June 2026 reporting says Upolu-area sites are not served regularly; confirm a qualified charter before planning.
ExperienceIntermediate; Advanced for the deeper wall or current
Maximum depthApproximately 7–30 m, with deeper terrain reported near 40 m; stay within certification and gas plan
Best seasonPotentially year-round subject to charter and weather; drier May–October, with wet/cyclone disruption possible November–April.
VisibilityVariable; offshore conditions may be clear but current, swell and weather can change rapidly.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-13.86000, -172.04600
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Reef slope, wall scenery and varied depth choices.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Direct operator confirmation, local permission and a current briefing are required. Display coordinates are not a drop point.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Current, depth, wall exposure, possible decompression obligation and remote evacuation. Technical or decompression diving requires suitable training and operator support.

At the site

Facilities and support

No guaranteed site facilities; boat, gas, oxygen, communications and evacuation support must be arranged and verified.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.